MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 1718500

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 12/28/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 08/2021).H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : device pending return.

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post a port placement in the left side of chest, the patient allegedly experienced a port pocket infection.It was further reported that the port allegedly leaked and the pustulous liquid oozed from the port access site.Furthermore, it was also reported that sometime ago, the patient allegedly had fibrin buildup issue and was given clot busters to treat fibrin issue.Reportedly, patient was provided antibiotics to treat port infection and has cleared up.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post a port placement in the left side of chest, the patient allegedly experienced a port pocket infection, bruising, and swelling around the port site.It was further reported that the port allegedly leaked and the pustulous liquid oozed from the port access site.Furthermore, it was also reported that sometime ago, the patient allegedly had fibrin buildup issue and was given clot busters to treat fibrin issue.Reportedly, patient was provided with antibiotics to treat port infection and has cleared up.The port was removed.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one powerport implantable port attached to a groshong catheter was returned for evaluation.Functional, gross visual, tactile and microscopic visual evaluations were performed.Multiple splits were noted throughout the port septum.Hydrostatic pressure was applied by clamping the distal end of the catheter while infusing to observe for leaks; leaks from the port septum were observed.Therefore the investigation is confirmed for the reported leak and identified material split, cut /torn issues.However the investigation is inconclusive for the reported fibrin buildup issue as the reported event cannot be confirmed from the returned sample.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.(expiration date: 08/2021) (method, result, conclusion) section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F
• Type of Device: PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 18562296
• MDR Text Key: 333456046
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-06155
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026812
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026812
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K081311
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1718500
• Device Lot Number: RECR1442
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/23/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female